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Olav Larsen “Stream of Consciousness Vol.2”

May 30, 2025 Alasdair Fotheringham 0

Whoever said, “Sequels are never as good as the first part”, clearly hasn’t listened to this album. With an album name like this one, you could be forgiven for thinking that “Stream of Consciousness Vol.2” is […]

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Christian Rutledge “An Inch Of This New York Mile”

May 29, 2025 Graeme Tait 6

Rutledge’s debut album, described as a love letter to the city and people of New York, is a resounding success. For some years now, Christian Rutledge has carved out a reputation for being one of New […]

The Minus 5 “Oar on, Penelope!”

May 29, 2025 Paul Kerr 1

Power pop’s Zelig returns to the fray with an exhilarating set of songs. If you were to draw a Venn diagram regarding American bands tagged variously as No Depression, College Rock, Alt-Country, Paisley Underground and power […]

Todd Adelman “Western Soul”

May 28, 2025 Daisy Innes 0

A trip out west, an exploration of the American Dream, and an investigation of what that means right now. As he tells us, “I’ll worry about yesterday tomorrow; I’m trying to get through today.” ‘Western Soul’ makes […]

Skydiggers “Dreams and Second Chances”

May 28, 2025 Fiona Golden 0

Roots rock meets modern musings. An album conceived in such a short period of time is bound to be a musical curiosity, and the story behind this one is fascinating. Each morning, at the Bathouse Recording […]

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John Mellencamp - The Lonesome Jubilee
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Ashley McBryde - Wild (vinyl)
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@paul-villers Those versions keep coming
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The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow (vinyl)
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artwork for Ryan O'Reilly album "Native Companion"

Ryan O’Reilly “Native Companion”

May 18, 2026 0

Contemporary and traditional blend from homegrown and widely travelled teacher of song. Native Companion is the fourth collection of contemporary Celticana from the peregrine musician, that is, Ryan O’Reilly. Alongside his English roots, the Oxford-born and […]

Jerry Joseph And The Jackmormons “I Think I’m Here” – glorious life affirming music

May 18, 2026 0

Jerry Joseph, we are happy to tell you, returns – not that he’s been away exactly, but we have an insatiable appetite for the kind of music that Jerry Joseph makes, and so the news that […]

Video Premiere: Madam Radar “The Show Must Go On”

May 18, 2026 0

Madam Radar’s The Show Must Go On is an anthem for performing, celebrating the lifestyle of the touring musician. In the accompanying video premiere, directed by Garrett Jay Brown, we get to see the band on […]

Olav Larsen “Stream of Consciousness Vol.2”

Christian Rutledge “An Inch Of This New York Mile”

The Minus 5 “Oar on, Penelope!”

Todd Adelman “Western Soul”

Skydiggers “Dreams and Second Chances”

Ryan O’Reilly “Native Companion”

Jerry Joseph And The Jackmormons “I Think I’m Here” – glorious life affirming music

Video Premiere: Madam Radar “The Show Must Go On”

Something for the weekend: Keyside “Lemon and Lime”

Cowboy Junkies “Open to Beauty”